Essential University Physics
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Author: Wolfson, Richard
Publisher: Pearson Education,
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Chapter 5, Problem 10FTD
A backcountry skier weighing 700 N skis down a steep slope, unknowingly crossing a snow bridge that spans a deep, hidden crevasse. If the bridge can support 580 N—meaning that’s the maximum normal force it can sustain without collapsing—is there any chance the mountaineer can cross safely? Explain.
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